Watch now: Fans pay tribute to Lute Olson outside McKale Center
- Josh Galemore
Josh Galemore
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Fans leave flowers, notes and sports memorabilia below the statue of former University of Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson on the north side of the McKale Memorial Center. The longtime coach, who was known for putting the Wildcats into the national spotlight, died Thursday, Aug. 27. (Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star)
Josh Galemore
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Staffers at Arizona have an unusually difficult challenge: Trying to recreate the Pac-12’s best homecourt atmosphere without fans, who won’t be allowed until at least January.
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- UA will hold public tribute to Lute Olson on Sept. 12 at McKale Center
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